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Railroad Safety and Accountability Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 3, 2026
Latest Action
February 4, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Emilia Strong SykesDemocratic(OH)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
75pct
1d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
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2026 · third_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to Federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the Commercial Clean Vehicle energy tax credit, other energy tax credits related to public transportation, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation and operation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues including funding and policy issues related to the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program (formerly known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program), transit security grants, Amtrak, and other transit and intercity passenger rail programs. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the DOT BUILD grant selections. Legislation regarding public transportation as it relates to housing policy. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to natural disasters and other emergencies, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation regarding transit agency preparations for major events such as the Olympics and World Cup. Specific bills include S.71/H.R.248, Baby Changing on Board Act; S.191/H.R.623, LICENSE Act of 2025; S.536/H.R.1253, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; S.784/H.R. 1733, Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act; S.924, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025; S.1167, A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve transportation asset management plans, and for other purposes; S.1252/H.R. 2596, Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.213, To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.1235, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.1255, Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.1478, One Seat Ride Act; H.R.1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; S.1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; S. 1284/H.R.2360, Driving Forward Act; S.1481, LOCAL Infrastructure Act; S.1711, STOP China Act; S.1953/ H.R.3712, Complete Streets Act of 2025; S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; S.2299/H.R.4399, Resilient Transit Act of 2025; S.2363/H.R.4576, Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025; H.R.171, Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act; H.R.3459, Empty Lots Housing Act; H.R.3729, Battery and Regenerative Braking Act; H.R.3730, FARE Act; H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. ___, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to convene a task force on establishing benchmarks for transit coordination and regionalization, and for other purposes; S.2465/H.R.4552, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651, ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; S.2814, Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025; S.2882/H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S.2957, A bill to increase the apportionment of formula grants for small transit intensive cities; S.2945/H.R.4900, Safe Transit Accountability Act; H.R.4442, CHARGE Investments Act; H.R.4447, Transit Bus Affordability Act; H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act; H.R.5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act; H.R.5356, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; S.3284/ H.R.6491, Streamline Transit Projects Act; S.3455, Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025; S. 3636/H.R.7062, Build HUBS Act; H.R.5697, Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R.5711, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act; H.R.5897, Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025; H.R.5922, Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act; H.R.6069, RIDER Safety Act; H.R.6348, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; H.R.6435, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act; H.R.6451, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for grants to improve access to public transportation services for veterans, and for other purposes; H.R.6635, Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.3661 H.R.7099, PATH to Education Act; S.3665, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; S.3694/H.R.7301, Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act; S.3701/ H.R.6889, BRIDGE Act; S.3773, Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act; S.3786, Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act; S.3800/ H.R.4503, ePermit Act; S.3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026; S.3917/ H.R.7758/ H.R.7793, The Dalilah Law; S.3972/H.R.7776, Highway Formula Fairness Act; S.3978, Investments in Rural Transit Act; S.3987/ H.R.7784, Secure Tracks Act; S.4000/ H.R.4802, Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026; S.4032/ H.R.3768, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; S.4084/ H.R.8307, Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act; S.4178/ H.R.8068, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center, and for other purposes; H.R.6173, Public Transit Crime Prevention Act; H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7261, Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act; H.R.7263, Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.7298, Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026; H.R.7338, Railroad Safety and Accountability Act; H.R.7358, Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026; H.R.7390, SELF DRIVE Act of 2026; H.R.7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act; H.R.7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7748, To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; H.R.7751, Parks to People Active Transportation Act; H.R.7774, FERRIES Act; H.R.7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026; H.R.7919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday; H.R.7967, Heidis Law; H.R.7988, Safe Passage to the World Cup Act; H.R.8003, To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes; H.R.8128, Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act; S.4317, No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026; S.4354, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; S.4362/H.R.8405, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026; S.4390/H.R.8511, Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act; S.4393, Build America, Buy America Compliance Act; S.4408, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; S.4422/ H.R.8902, Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act of 2026; S.4485/H.R.8753, Gas Tax Suspension Act; H.R.8200, Interstate Ferry Fairness Act; H.R.8247, Commonsense Review Act; H.R.8249, Making Reviews Certain Act; H.R.8252, Gas Tax Reduction Act; S.___/H.R.8315, Modal Parity in Permitting Act; H.R.8348, To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes; H.R.8349, No TAP Act of 2026; H.R.8362, Transit Workforce Development Act; H.R.8399, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R.8410, Safe Tracks Act; H.R.8417, Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8497, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; H.R.8565, ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act; H.R.8572, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; H.R.8653, Accelerating Demonstration Approaches for Protecting Transportation Assets Act; H.R.8692, Shared Autonomous Mobility Act of 2026; H.R.8719, Shared Micromobility Investment Act; H.R.8730, Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026; H.R.8785, Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026; H.R.8795, American Families Gas Tax Relief Act; H.R.8801, DC ROADS Act; H.R.8835, Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act; H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act; H.R.8894, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; H.R.8998, Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems; H.R.8916, Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services Act of 2026; H.R.9036, American High-Speed Rail Act; H.R.9041, America Bikes Act; H.R.9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; H.R.9088, Polar Express Act of 2026; H.R.9181, Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026; H.R.9182, Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026; H.R.9267, Transit Oriented Development Act of 2026; H.R.9297, Pedestrian Protection Act; H.R.9317, BUSES Act; H.R.9370, Protect Local Funding Act; H.R.9409, Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act of 2026; H.R.9454, Next Generation Shipping Act; S.5086, All Stations Accessibility Program Reauthorization Act; S.5203, Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act; S.5264,Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.5492, Safe Transit Act; S.5653, A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes; H.R.6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027; H.R.9618, Diesel Engine Flexibility Act; H.R.9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027; H.Con.Res.113, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; H.R.10019, Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act; H.R.10216, Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act; H.R.10589, Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act; H.R.10598, Improving Rural Transportation Act; H.R. 10607, American Fuel Affordability Act.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1987)
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
H.R.971 - Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act H.R.854 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL Act) - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to define high-hazard flammable train, and for other purposes H.R.853 - Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act - To authorize the declaration of a hazardous train event, and for other purposes H.R.928 - Railway Safety Act of 2025 Surface transportation reauthorization bill - Metra and aging bridges Railroad Retirement Board Funding H.R.2853/S.1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 H.R.2515 - American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 H.R.3232 - Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Reauthorization Act H.R.4095 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025 - To amend section 11101 of title 49, United States Code, to ensure that rail carriers provide transportation or service in a manner that fulfills the shipper's reasonable service requirements Cross Border Rail Operations H.R.4790/S.2520 - All Aboard Act of 2025 - To establish a State rail formula grant program, to direct Federal Railroad Administration to create a Green Railroads Fund, to expand passenger rail programs, to address air quality concerns, to establish rail workforce training centers, and for other purposes UP/NS Merger H.R.4756 - Freights First Act - To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes H.R.5135 - Train Crew Choice Act - To nullify a final rule on train crew size safety requirements published by the Federal Railroad Administration H.R.5475 - No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act H.R.5570 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3903 - Railway Safety Act of 2026 - A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes H.R.8894/S.3665 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act H.R.7338 - Railroad Safety and Accountability Act - To amend title 49, United States Code, to codify the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, and for other purposes H.R.7662 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes H.R.7011 - Under Pressure Act - FRA would be required to submit to Congress a report on the rate and causes of rail tank pressure relief device H.R.5982 - Veterans Benefit Enhancement Act Surface Transportation Reauthorization Legislation American High Speed Act AMTRAK Restructuring Remote Control Closure of Collinwood Rail Yard in Ohio H.R.7784/S.3987 - Secure Tracks Act - To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish requirements regarding visual and automated track inspections, and for other purposes H.R.8405/S.4362 - Railroad Retirement Fairness Act H.R.8410 - Safe Tracks Act - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to apply certain requirements to centralized computer-aided train-dispatching systems and centralized traffic control boards H.R.8870 - Build America 250 Act H.R.9181 - The Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act H.R.9213 - The American Electric Rail Mapping Act H.R.9182 - The Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act S.4965 - Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act of 2026 S.5492 - The Safe Transit Act - To reduce crime on public transportation, and for other purposes S.5450 - A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes
Client expense: $488,681 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to Union Pacific proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to cargo theft; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain network; Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding; Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights; HR 971: RAIL Act; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025; HR 8870: BUILD America 250 Act-5-year Transportation Reauthorization Bill- underlying bill and amendments HR 9170: Transportation Appropriations bill FY27 HR 9409: Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act HR 7338: RAIL Act HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act S. 4945 Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act Issues related to regulatory reform; HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act; S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act; HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act; HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill; HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act; HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act; HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
Client expense: $297,700 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
H.R.971 - Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act H.R.854 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL Act) - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to define high-hazard flammable train, and for other purposes. H.R.853 - Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act - To authorize the declaration of a hazardous train event, and for other purposes. H.R.928 - Railway Safety Act of 2025 Surface transportation reauthorization bill Railroad Retirement Board Funding H.R.2853/S.1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 H.R.2515 - American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 H.R.3232 - Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Reauthorization Act H.R.4095 - Railroad Yardmaster Protection Act of 2025 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025 Cross Border Rail Operations H.R.4790/S.2520 - All Aboard Act UP/NS Merger H.R.4756 - Freights First Act H.R.5135 - Train Crew Choice Act - To nullify a final rule on train crew size safety requirements published by the Federal Railroad Administration. H.R.5475 - No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act H.R.5570 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3903 - Railway Safety Act of 2026 - A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.8894/S.3665 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act H.R.7338 - Railroad Safety & Accountability Act - To amend title 49, United States Code, to codify the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, and for other purposes. H.R.7662 - Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.7011 - Under Pressure Act - FRA would be required to submit to Congress a report on the rate and causes of rail tank pressure relief device. H.R.5982 - Veterans Benefit Enhancement Act Surface Transportation Reauthorization Legislation American High Speed Act Amtrak Restructuring Remote Control Closure of Collinwood Rail Yard in Ohio H.R.7784/S.3987 - Secure Tracks Act H.R.8405/S.4362 - Railroad Retirement Fairness Act H.R.8410 - Safe Tracks Act H.R.8870 - Build America 250 Act H.R.9181 - The Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act H.R.9213 - The American Electric Rail Mapping Act H.R.9182 - The Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act
Client expense: $470,905 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to Union Pacific proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to cargo theft; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain network; Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding; Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights; HR 853: Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; HR 854: DERAIL Act; HR 971: RAIL Act; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025; Monitor HR 2569: Train Noise and Vibration Reduction Act; HR 2166: Safe Route Acts of 2025 - heavy trucks; HR 8870: BUILD America 250 Act-5-year Transportation Reauthorization Bill- underlying bill and amendments HR 7748: Railway Safety Act HR 8012: HOWIE Act Monitor HR 8748: Surface Transportation Research and Development Act Monitor HR 9036: American High-Speed Rail Act HR 9170: Transportation Appropriations bill FY27 HR 9181: Rail Motive Power Source Integration HR 9182: Southwestern Rail Technologies Mapping Act HR 9213: American Electric Rail Mapping Act HR 9409: Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act Monitor HR1487: The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act - heavy trucks; Monitor HR 2424: Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act - trucks subsidy; Monitor HR 2514: Trucker Bathroom Access Act; Monitor HR 3232: FSP authorization Monitor HR 3730: FARE Act Monitor HR 4924: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act Monitor HR 5677: RIDE FAST Act Monitor HR 7011: FRA report on tank car pressure relief valves HR 7338: RAIL Act Monitor HR 7358: Guidance on State projects to reduce trespassing fatalities HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act Monitor S. 2899: Rail Service Continuity and Stability Act Monitor S. 2916: Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act Monitor S. 3728: Secretary remove non-federal funding requirement under CID program S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act Issues related to regulatory reform; HR 4095: Railroad Yardmasters Protection Act; HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act; S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act; HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act; HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill; HR 4790/S 2520: All Aboard Act - electrification of US railroads; HR 6531: Bridges not Bumpers Act; HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act; HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act; HR 4170: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act; HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to Federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the Commercial Clean Vehicle energy tax credit, other energy tax credits related to public transportation, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation and operation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues including funding and policy issues related to the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program (formerly known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program), transit security grants, Amtrak, and other transit and intercity passenger rail programs. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the DOT BUILD grant selections. Legislation regarding public transportation as it relates to housing policy. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to natural disasters and other emergencies, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation regarding transit agency preparations for major events such as the Olympics and World Cup. Specific bills include S.71/H.R.248, Baby Changing on Board Act; S.191/H.R.623, LICENSE Act of 2025; S.536/H.R.1253, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; S.784/H.R. 1733, Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act; S.924, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025; S.1167, A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve transportation asset management plans, and for other purposes; S.1252/H.R. 2596, Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.213, To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.1235, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.1255, Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.1478, One Seat Ride Act; H.R.1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; S.1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; S. 1284/H.R.2360, Driving Forward Act; S.1481, LOCAL Infrastructure Act; S.1711, STOP China Act; S.1953/ H.R.3712, Complete Streets Act of 2025; S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; S.2299/H.R.4399, Resilient Transit Act of 2025; S.2363/H.R.4576, Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025; H.R.171, Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act; H.R.3459, Empty Lots Housing Act; H.R.3729, Battery and Regenerative Braking Act; H.R.3730, FARE Act; H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. ___, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to convene a task force on establishing benchmarks for transit coordination and regionalization, and for other purposes; S.2465/H.R.4552, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651, ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; S.2814, Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025; S.2882/H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S.2957, A bill to increase the apportionment of formula grants for small transit intensive cities; S.2945/H.R.4900, Safe Transit Accountability Act; H.R.4442, CHARGE Investments Act; H.R.4447, Transit Bus Affordability Act; H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act; H.R.5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act; H.R.5356, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; S.3284/ H.R.6491, Streamline Transit Projects Act; S.3455, Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025; S. 3636/H.R.7062, Build HUBS Act; H.R.5697, Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R.5711, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act; H.R.5897, Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025; H.R.5922, Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act; H.R.6069, RIDER Safety Act; H.R.6348, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; H.R.6435, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act; H.R.6451, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for grants to improve access to public transportation services for veterans, and for other purposes; H.R.6635, Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.3661 H.R.7099, PATH to Education Act; S.3665, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; S.3694/H.R.7301, Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act; S.3701/ H.R.6889, BRIDGE Act; S.3773, Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act; S.3786, Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act; S.3800/ H.R.4503, ePermit Act; S.3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026; S.3917/ H.R.7758/ H.R.7793, The Dalilah Law; S.3972/H.R.7776, Highway Formula Fairness Act; S.3978, Investments in Rural Transit Act; S.3987/ H.R.7784, Secure Tracks Act; S.4000/ H.R.4802, Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026; S.4032/ H.R.3768, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; S.4084/ H.R.8307, Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act; S.4178/ H.R.8068, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center, and for other purposes; H.R.6173, Public Transit Crime Prevention Act; H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7261, Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act; H.R.7263, Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.7298, Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026; H.R.7338, Railroad Safety and Accountability Act; H.R.7358, Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026; H.R.7390, SELF DRIVE Act of 2026; H.R.7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act; H.R.7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7748, To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; H.R.7751, Parks to People Active Transportation Act; H.R.7774, FERRIES Act; H.R.7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026; H.R.7919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday; H.R.7967, Heidis Law; H.R.7988, Safe Passage to the World Cup Act; H.R.8003, To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes; H.R.8128, Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act; S.4317, No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act of 2026; S.4354, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; S.4362/H.R.8405, Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026; S.4390/H.R.8511, Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act; S.4393, Build America, Buy America Compliance Act; S.4408, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; S.4422/ H.R.8902, Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act of 2026; S.4485/H.R.8753, Gas Tax Suspension Act; H.R.8200, Interstate Ferry Fairness Act; H.R.8247, Commonsense Review Act; H.R.8249, Making Reviews Certain Act; H.R.8252, Gas Tax Reduction Act; S.___/H.R.8315, Modal Parity in Permitting Act; H.R.8348, To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes; H.R.8349, No TAP Act of 2026; H.R.8362, Transit Workforce Development Act; H.R.8399, Saving Transit Art Resources Act; H.R.8410, Safe Tracks Act; H.R.8417, Keeping China Off the Rails Act; H.R.8497, Supporting Energy and Economic Development Act; H.R.8565, ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act; H.R.8572, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; H.R.8653, Accelerating Demonstration Approaches for Protecting Transportation Assets Act; H.R.8692, Shared Autonomous Mobility Act of 2026; H.R.8719, Shared Micromobility Investment Act; H.R.8730, Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026; H.R.8785, Medium Transit Intensive Cities Authorization Act of 2026; H.R.8795, American Families Gas Tax Relief Act; H.R.8801, DC ROADS Act; H.R.8835, Streamlined Apportionment, Flexibility, and Efficiency Transit Act; H.R.8870, BUILD America 250 Act; H.R.8894, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; H.R.8998, Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems; H.R.8916, Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services Act of 2026; H.R.9036, American High-Speed Rail Act; H.R.9041, America Bikes Act; H.R.9170, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; H.R.9088, Polar Express Act of 2026; H.R.9181, Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026; H.R.9182, Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026; H.R.9267, Transit Oriented Development Act of 2026; H.R.9297, Pedestrian Protection Act; H.R.9317, BUSES Act; H.R.9370, Protect Local Funding Act; H.R.9409, Remote Control Locomotives Safety Improvement Act of 2026; H.R.9454, Next Generation Shipping Act.
2026 · first_quarter · Railroads
H.R.971 - Reducing Accidents in Locomotives (RAIL) Act H.R.854 - Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL Act) - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to define high-hazard flammable train, and for other purposes H.R.853 - To authorize the declaration of a hazardous train event, and for other purposes H.R.928 - Railway Safety Act of 2025 Surface transportation reauthorization bill (Metra and aging bridges) Railroad Retirement Board Funding S.1404/H.R.2853 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 H.R.2515 - American Tank Car Modernization Act of 2025 H.R.3232 - Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Reauthorization Act H.R.4095 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees, and for other purposes. S.2104 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025 Cross Border Rail Operations S.2520/H.R.4790 - All Aboard Act UP/NS Merger H.R.4756 - Freights First Act H.R.5135 - To nullify a final rule on train crew size safety requirements published by the Federal Railroad Administration H.R.5475 - No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act H.R.5570 - Rail Passenger Fairness Act S.3903 - A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. S.3665 - Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act H.R.7338 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to codify the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, and for other purposes H.R.7662 - To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes. H.R.7011 - FRA would be required to submit to Congress a report on the rate and causes of rail tank pressure relief device H.R.5982 - Veterans Benefit Enhancement Act Surface Transportation Reauthorization Legislation American High Speed Act Amtrak Restructuring Remote Control Closure of Collinwood Rail Yard in Ohio H.R. 7784/S.3987 - Secure Tracks Act Railroad Retirement Fairness Act
2026 · first_quarter · Transportation
All issues before the Senate and House of Representatives related to Federal public transportation and highway programs, high-speed and intercity passenger rail programs, including issues related to authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions, and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Tax policy as it relates to public transportation including the alternative fuel volumetric tax credit for Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas used in transit vehicles, the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property tax credit, the Commercial Clean Vehicle energy tax credit, other energy tax credits related to public transportation, the treatment of municipal bonds, the commuter tax benefit, tax credit bonds, private activity bonds, investment tax credits, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) and Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) financing, and the solvency of the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Matters related to the implementation of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Legislation concerning Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Issues related to implementation and operation of Positive Train Control technologies on commuter railroads as mandated under the P.L. 110-432, the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and P.L. 114-73, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015. Issues related to successor legislation to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Issues related to existing or new transportation grant programs. Budget and appropriation issues including funding and policy issues related to the Capital Investment Grant Program (CIG), the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program (formerly known as the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program), transit security grants, Amtrak, and other transit and intercity passenger rail programs. Issues relating to transit security funding and programs. Administrative actions for transportation related rules, regulations, guidance, guidelines, and best practices, including the DOT BUILD grant selections. Legislation regarding public transportation as it relates to housing policy. Legislation affecting transportation programs in response to natural disasters and other emergencies, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Legislation regarding transit agency preparations for major events such as the Olympics and World Cup. Specific bills include S.71/H.R.248, Baby Changing on Board Act; S.191/H.R.623, LICENSE Act of 2025; S.536/H.R.1253, Fair SHARE Act of 2025; S.784/H.R. 1733, Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act; S.924, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025; S.1167, A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve transportation asset management plans, and for other purposes; S.1252/H.R. 2596, Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.213, To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes; H.R.341, Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; H.R.1235, Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025; H.R.1255, Investing in Our Communities Act; H.R.1478, One Seat Ride Act; H.R.1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; S.1218, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; S. 1284/H.R.2360, Driving Forward Act; S.1481, LOCAL Infrastructure Act; S.1711, STOP China Act; S.1953/ H.R.3712, Complete Streets Act of 2025; S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; S.2299/H.R.4399, Resilient Transit Act of 2025; S.2363/H.R.4576, Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025; H.R.171, Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act; H.R.3459, Empty Lots Housing Act; H.R.3729, Battery and Regenerative Braking Act; H.R.3730, FARE Act; H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. ___, A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to convene a task force on establishing benchmarks for transit coordination and regionalization, and for other purposes; S.2465/H.R.4552, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2651, ROAD to Housing Act of 2025; S.2814, Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025; S.2882/H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026; S.2957, A bill to increase the apportionment of formula grants for small transit intensive cities; S.2945/H.R.4900, Safe Transit Accountability Act; H.R.4442, CHARGE Investments Act; H.R.4447, Transit Bus Affordability Act; H.R.4924, Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act; H.R.5230, Faster Buses Better Futures Act; H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; S.3284/ H.R.6491, Streamline Transit Projects Act; S.3455, Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025; S. 3636/H.R.7062, Build HUBS Act; H.R.5697, Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025; H.R.5711, Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act; H.R.5897, Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025; H.R.5922, Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act; H.R.6069, RIDER Safety Act; H.R.6348, Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025; H.R.6435, Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act; H.R.6451, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program for grants to improve access to public transportation services for veterans, and for other purposes; H.R.6635, Bus Operator Safety and Security Act; S.3661 H.R.7099, PATH to Education Act; S.3665, Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act; S.3694/H.R.7301, Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act; S.3701/ H.R.6889, BRIDGE Act; S.3773, Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act; S.3786, Balance the Highway Trust Fund Act; S.3800/ H.R.4503, ePermit Act; S.3903, Railway Safety Act of 2026; S.3917/ H.R.7758/ H.R.7793, The Dalilah Law; S.3972/H.R.7776, Highway Formula Fairness Act; S.3978, Investments in Rural Transit Act; S.3987/ H.R.7784, Secure Tracks Act; S.4000/ H.R.4802, Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026; S.4032/ H.R.3768, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026; S.4178/ H.R.8068, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transit workforce center, and for other purposes; H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7261, Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act; H.R.7263, Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act; H.R.7298, Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026; H.R.7338, Railroad Safety and Accountability Act; H.R.7358, Safer Rail Crossing Act of 2026; H.R.7390, SELF DRIVE Act of 2026; H.R.7405, Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act; H.R.7662, Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026; H.R.7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R.7748, To enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; H.R.7751, Parks to People Active Transportation Act; H.R.7774, FERRIES Act; H.R.7843, No Free Rides Act of 2026; H.R.7919, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gasoline tax holiday; H.R.7967, Heidis Law; H.R.7988, Safe Passage to the World Cup Act; H.R.8003, To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes; H.R.8128, Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act; H.R. ___, Modal Parity in Permitting Act.
2026 · first_quarter · Railroads
Issues related to upcoming transportation reauthorization bill; Issues related to modal equity, user fees, and Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to rail safety technology - including air brake testing, automated track inspections, train inspection portals, trip optimizer, drones, and safety pilot programs; Issues related to cargo theft; Issues related to rail operations and service; Issues related to supply chain network; Issues related to at-grade crossings and crossing elimination/signals funding; Issues related to Amtrak and passenger rail; Issues related to rail labor; Issues related to railroad right of way, including safety, encroachments, and property rights; HR 853: Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act; HR 854: DERAIL Act; HR 971: RAIL Act; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act of 2025; HR 928: Railway Safety Act of 2025; Monitor HR 2569: Train Noise and Vibration Reduction Act; HR 2166: Safe Route Acts of 2025 - heavy trucks; Monitor HR1487: The Agricultural and Forestry Hauling Efficiency Act - heavy trucks; Monitor HR 2424: Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act - trucks subsidy; Monitor HR 2514: Trucker Bathroom Access Act; Monitor HR 3232: FSP authorization Monitor HR 3730: FARE Act Monitor HR 4924: Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act Monitor HR 5677: RIDE FAST Act Monitor HR 7011: FRA report on tank car pressure relief valves HR 7338: RAIL Act Monitor HR 7358: Guidance on State projects to reduce trespassing fatalities HR 7405: Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act HR 7662: Rail Safety Enhancement Act Monitor S. 2899: Rail Service Continuity and Stability Act Monitor S. 2916: Long-Distance Corridor Relief Act Monitor S. 3728: Secretary remove non-federal funding requirement under CID program S. 3903/HR 7748: Rail Safety Act S. 3987: Secure Tracks Act Issues related to regulatory reform; HR 4095: Railroad Yardmasters Protection Act; HR 3194/S 1779: Locomotives Act; S 2104: Reliable Rail Service Act; HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act; HR 3647: SAFE CROSS Act - technology at crossings; HR 341: Railroad Responsibility Act - crossing bill; HR 4790/S 2520: All Aboard Act - electrification of US railroads; HR 6531: Bridges not Bumpers Act; HR 6046: Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act; HR 5697: Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act; HR 4170: Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act; HR 5783: SAFE Tracks Act
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office